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会話 3 : Phototherapy and After-Care

The doctor also recommends an alternative treatment
for the condition called phototherapy or light therapy.

また、医師は光線療法や光治療と呼ばれる、状態に応じた代替療法

を勧めてくれます。

Doctor : OK, Mr. Ricardo. This treatment is called phototherapy or light therapy. It uses artificial UV

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light . I would like to expose your skin to controlled amounts of this light.
Ricardo : How often do I have to do this?
Doctor : We recommend that you come to receive this therapy two or three times a week.
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Ricardo : But I can get natural sunlight outside.
Doctor : Actually, natural sunlight can cause more harm than good in this case.

Ricardo : How so?
Doctor : Well, the amount of sunlight has to be controlled.

Ricardo : And if I do this therapy in addition to the cream, it should get better?
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Doctor : Well. We can improve the condition and certainly reduce the irritation .
Ricardo : OK. Sign me up doc! Let's see if it works.

Doctor : Good. Now if you can expose the affected areas for me, I will do the phototherapy.
Ricardo : How many times do you think it will take to see some results?

Doctor : We should see some results after about 6 or 8 treatments.
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Ricardo : That many! Are there any side-effects ?
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Doctor : Well, some redness may occur but it is nothing to be worried about.
Ricardo : I can put some cream on after?
Doctor : Yes. And the nurse will explain this later, but if you are scheduled for an appointment for

this treatment, please refrain from putting on any moisturizer or any of the cream we prescribe.

Ricardo : OK..go ahead.
Doctor : Do you feel any itchiness at all Mr. Ricardo?

Ricardo : A little. Yes. It is very red now.
Doctor : Yes. That is usual. We have some moisturizer that we usually recommend in these cases.

Ricardo : I have some moisturizer at home.
Doctor : Is it fragrance-free?

Ricardo : Yes. It is for very sensitive skin and does not contain any harmful chemicals.